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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What separates Pure Intensity Basketball from other training companies?
Our workouts are unlike any other in Minnesota – they are fast paced and challenging with maximum attention to detail and organized and performed in a way that keeps players engaged and on the edge of their comfort zones. It is our goal that every player we work with is challenged physically, mentally and emotionally in every workout we conduct to ensure maximum progress and promote success in games. We do this by having our clients perform the same dynamic, cutting edge and innovative concepts, skills and drills we use to train our professional, college and elite high school players – but at the level of each client or group. We work relentlessly to take the mind and body of all we train to a place they have never been before.
What qualifications/experience does Daniel Makepeace have?
Daniel has been in the skills training industry for 18 years. He began Pure Intensity Basketball in 2008 while living in Bend, Oregon. In 2010, he moved back to the Twin Cities and began building what is now one of the most well known and respected training companies in the Upper Midwest. To date, he has trained 100+ players that have received scholarships to NCAA Division 1 or Division 2 schools and 100+ players that have played at the NCAA Division 3 and NAIA levels. He has worked with 105+ high school programs and 30+ youth programs from the Upper Midwest.
Daniel also has a successful coaching resume. From 2013-2015, he served as Varsity Assistant for the Eastview girls basketball team. While on staff at Eastview, the team went 61-3, winning the 2014 State Championship at the 4A level while compiling a 31-1 record. In 2015, Eastview finished 30-2 and placed 2nd in the State Tournament, losing to nationally ranked Hopkins 60-68.
From 2017-2019, Daniel joined the Robbinsdale Cooper girls basketball staff, again serving as Varsity Assistant. Cooper won the 2018 3A State Championship, finishing the season 30-2. His second year at Cooper, they finished a respectful 4th place in State.
From 2021-2025, Daniel served as a Varsity Assistant Coach for the Providence Academy Girls Basketball program. During his tenure, the Lions compiled a 119–10 record, highlighted by an undefeated 32–0 season in 2024–25. Providence captured four consecutive Class 2A Minnesota State Championships while Daniel was on staff.
Currently, Daniel serves as the Varsity Assistant Coach for the West Lutheran High School girls basketball team, joining the staff in 2025, where he continues to coach while supporting his daughter’s basketball journey.
We have been fortunate that those we have worked with have had such positive things to say about us, check out our Testimonials page for feedback from some of the best coaches and players around.
What ages do you work with?
Elementary School (Grades 4-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Collegiate and Professional aged players.
How long is a training session?
We offer 60 minute training sessions. If a player or group is traveling a long distance to work with us, we’ll extend the session length.
How many players train together?
It depends on what the client is looking for. Some prefer 1:1 or 2:1 sessions to focus on execution and maximum repetition – others form their own small groups consisting of between 3-10 players. Small group workouts include the same skills advancement curriculum and concepts as the 1:1 or 2:1 workouts but allow for situational competition and workout variations. We suggest that small groups are capped at 10 players to ensure each player receives detailed instruction and personal attention.
Where are the training sessions?
The vast majority of our sessions are held at our Plymouth Private Gym or our Lakeville Training Facility. We use Trinity Lutheran Church in Orono/Long Lake for our Summer Invite Only small group sessions.
Here are the addresses for our three most used gyms:
Pure Intensity Basketball Gym
Plymouth, MN
Address provided to clients upon booking confirmation
Pure Intensity Basketball – Lakeville Facility
24947 Larson Lane – Unit 119
Lakeville, MN 55044
Trinity Lutheran Church
2060 Country Road 6
Long Lake, MN 55356
When are the training sessions?
During the Summer, we conduct training sessions every day of the week; we’re in the gym in the morning, afternoon and evening. During the Spring and Fall, our sessions are typically after school and on weekends. During the Winter, nearly all of our sessions are held on the weekends due to Daniel’s coaching responsibilities at West Lutheran.
How do I set up training sessions?
All scheduling is done directly with Daniel Makepeace. To start your training, connect with us today:
Elite training for individuals and small groups. High school skills camps. Building high-IQ, highly skilled players through detail, discipline, and intensity.
Pure Intensity Basketball
Lakeville Training Facility
24947 Larson Lane – Unit 119
Lakeville, MN 55044